I Hate The Way I Talk
The story
Ever since I can remember, I have trouble catching people’s attention when I speak and when they do hear me, they look at me weirdly like they don’t know how to reply to me. This led me not to talk for almost my whole life because it feels embarrassing, which made my voice softer and cringey to hear. I really regretted it now that I’m working in a 9 to 5 job because my work requires me to speak and my co-workers would make fun of my voice. One even said they want to fight me to see the different version of my voice and would comment they hate it every time I talk.
It made me not to open my mouth ever again. I feel like a weirdo in display. But I also need to work because I’m not a kid anymore who can hide from her mother’s skirt.
Maybe I’m overreacting but I can’t help it.
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oh man, your story hits home, but honestly, you gotta step up!!!!! I get it, my voice ain't the greatest either... people are mean, can't change that 🙄🙄... like seriously dude, you think you're the only one with tough luck??? probably gotta develop those communication skills, they ain't gonna fix themselves!!! my colleague Jack, he's got the most annoying voice ever and makes it work somehow????
just sayin', suck it up and give it back to those coworkers!!! hate to break it to you but work ain't never gonna be a fairytale... just the way it is 🤷♂️
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2d agogotta say, I don't totally vibe with your take!! sure, it's rough out there, but telling someone to just 'suck it up' doesn't help much, you know? in my experience, everyone's got their struggles, but we should show some empathy and understanding, rather than just expect them to deal with it.... I've had coworkers with their own quirks, and honestly, a bit of support goes a long way; instead of fighting fire with fire, maybe try a little kindness; it won't fix everything, but it's a start! 🤔
I totally feel ya!!!!!!! it's tough when people just don't get it... talking's hard enough without being judged, ya know; having been there myself, I absolutely empathize; it's frustrating and totally discouraging... sometimes, I wonder if it'll ever change! I often doubt whether people will ever accept different voices;
but hey, keep your chin up, and maybe things will turn around! sometimes, I just shake my head at how insensitive folks can be... keep pushing forward 💪
don't let it get you down; everyone's got their quirks, right? things can look up; trust me, sometimes people surprise you... keep practicing and building your confidence, and you'll find your voice;; you got this! 😊🌟